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You’ll sit at the center of our delivery model, coordinating with Internal Auditors, ISMs, and Offensive Security to drive real outcomes for clients. If you’re humble, hungry, and smart, this role was built for you.\nAbout Bright Defense\nBright Defense is dedicated to delivering top-tier Security, Risk, and Compliance consulting services. Our commitment to excellence, participation, integrity, and collaboration sets us apart in the industry. We strive to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where innovation and teamwork drive success.\nWho we look for\nHumble\nSelf-aware, genuine, and always willing to learn from others\nHungry\nGoes above and beyond for clients and colleagues; passionate about learning and technology\nSmart\nConnects people, data, trends, and experiences; navigates diverse audiences with ease\nWhat we do\nOur SecOps Security Consultants work with clients at all organizational levels - from the C-suite to the shop floor - helping them achieve their most strategic security initiatives. You’ll serve as the strategic lead on client engagements, guiding Internal Auditors, Information Security Managers, and other SecOps colleagues as you deliver realistic, data-driven decisions that break complex programs into actionable steps.\nKey responsibilities\nProgram & compliance delivery\nLead Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Data Privacy programs for a portfolio of SecOps clients\nCompliance and regulatory framework mapping and implementation\nAdvisory-side risk and regulatory remediation management\nReadiness planning for new laws and regulations\nAudit or certification readiness - coordinating Internal Auditors and ISMs toward external audit success\nChange management related to regulatory adoption or compliance changes\nControls & strategy\nCreate roadmaps to mature Risk, Compliance, and Information Security strategies, programs, and controls\nDesign and enable cyber controls functions and processes\nDesign or mature controls across Software Development, IAM, Business Continuity, and Cloud environments\nRisk, Compliance, and Information Security risk reporting and monitoring\nGRC & audit\nAssist with GRC-related tasks, projects, and tooling across the SecOps client portfolio\nApply industry-specific regulations and standards - SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC/NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, PCI DSS\nOversee internal audit activities and coordinate clients through external audits\nAlign audit activities with the overall security strategy for each engagement\nSecOps team leadership\nServe as the strategic lead for your assigned client POD - guiding ISMs, Internal Auditors, and SecOps colleagues\nCoordinate with Offensive Security on findings that affect client compliance posture\nContribute to SecOps team objectives through internal syncs, knowledge sharing, and process improvement\nContinuously develop expertise and grow toward Senior Consultant responsibilities\nCross-functional collaboration\nInternal Auditors\nInfo Security Managers\nOffensive Security\nGovernance\nQualifications\nRequired\nDemonstrated business and technology acumen\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nExperience solving real business problems and delivering measurable results\nAbility to work across industries, roles, functions, and technologies\nExperience leading or supporting a team in a consulting or client-facing environment\nAuthorization for permanent employment in the United States (not eligible for immigration sponsorship)\nPreferred\nBachelor’s degree\n5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, GRC, or compliance\nExperience across Bright Defense service offerings - SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC, ISO 27001, PCI DSS\nFamiliarity with GRC platforms such as Drata, Vanta, or Thoropass\nExperience supporting clients in regulated sectors - defense, healthcare, fintech, or SaaS\nRelevant certifications\nCC (Certified in Cybersecurity)CISACISMCISSPCEHCCNACompTIA Security+GISFGSECSSCPISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals\nCompensation & perks\nCompetitive base salary - range shared during screening\nRemote-first with flexible working hours\nCertification reimbursement across all relevant certs\nDirect access to Bright Defense co-founders and leadership\nExposure to diverse client engagements across defense, healthcare, and fintech\nClear growth path toward Senior Consultant and beyond\nBright Defense is an equal opportunity employer. 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